Information for young carers

Find out about some of the support available to young carers.


There are lots of young people who are carers. There’s also plenty of help out there for you.

Young carer projects

There are support groups called Young Carer Projects.

Find out more on the Young Carer website (opens in new window)

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Discussion boards

You can also join discussion boards and have live chats with other young carers.

Find out more on the Princess Royal Trust for Carers website (opens in new window)

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Other people who can help

You can ask your youth worker, or a Connexions worker to help you.

Find out more on the Connexions website (opens in new window)

Or you could call Childline. They will talk about any problems in confidence.

You can call Childline free on 0800 1111.

Find out more on the Childline website (opens in new window)

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